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Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINESvsZelos Great White 43

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LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,650
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,650
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
24mm
43mm
Thickness
4.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
29.6mm
43mm
Lug Width
13mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L209.2
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours and minutes
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$599

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Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its extreme thinness, slim profile, and elegant, discreet design, making it exceptionally comfortable and almost unnoticeable on the wrist. The quartz version is noted for its reliability and "grab and go" convenience, while the automatic is considered a slim, dressy piece. Pre-owned prices for the quartz model range from $300 to $600, significantly lower than its $1650 retail. Some owners find the styling and Roman numerals appealing, and the bracelet is described as comfortable. One owner advises against gold plating due to potential wear, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. Discussions also arise regarding battery life in the quartz models, with one owner reporting a battery failure within months of replacement. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant, thin design and comfortable wearability at its pre-owned price point.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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